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black belt testing blocks
September 5, 2025

Perfecting the Basics

White Belt Techniques Still Matter “Advanced techniques are just basic techniques mastered.” – Saulo Ribeiro   It’s one of the quiet truths…

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August 29, 2025

Role Models on the Mat

How Advanced Students Can Be Role Models “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader…

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Students working on kicks and balance
July 18, 2025

Balance First

Balance on the Mat and Beyond “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert…

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May 23, 2025

Vacation-Proof Your Progress

How to Stay on Track While Traveling   “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a…

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Basic Class after a disciplined promotion ceremony
May 9, 2025

From White Belt to Warrior

How to Stay Motivated in Martial Arts   “The difference between a white belt and a black belt is simple—one didn’t quit.”…

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March 28, 2025

The Science of Focus

How Martial Arts Improves Attention and Discipline “Where your focus goes, your energy flows.” – Tony Robbins   In a world filled…

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March 21, 2025

Martial Arts and Mental Health

How Training Builds Confidence and Reduces Stress “Confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you build—step by step,…

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Student earning their White Belt during their first full class
February 21, 2025

Parent’s Guide to Martial Arts

What to Expect When Your Child Joins Our Dojo   “The best thing we can do for our children is give them…

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Student Earning their White Belt
January 3, 2025

Planning Your Long-Term Martial Arts Goals

From White Belt to Black Belt   “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Earning…

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December 27, 2024

Setting Martial Arts Goals for the New Year

Start Planning Now! “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The start of a new year…

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